Is private school cheaper in Sioux Falls or West Covina?

Sioux Falls has lower average private school tuition at $5,900/year vs $16,500/year in West Covina. That's $10,600/year less, or $137,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Sioux Falls over West Covina?

Average tuition in Sioux Falls is $10,600/year less than West Covina. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $137,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $4,200/year in Sioux Falls, $10,700/year in West Covina.

How do Sioux Falls and West Covina private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Sioux Falls averages $5,900/year ($6,450 below average). West Covina averages $16,500/year ($4,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Sioux Falls vs West Covina

Sioux Falls averages $10,600/year less for private school (180% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $137,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Sioux Falls is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $5,900/year vs $16,500/year in West Covina. Religious schools run $4,200/year on the low end.

Sioux Falls

$5,900

avg tuition/year

$6,450 below national avg

Lower cost

West Covina

$16,500

avg tuition/year

$4,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Sioux Falls	West Covina	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$5,900/yr	$16,500/yr	-$10,600
Religious Schools	$4,200/yr	$10,700/yr	-$6,500
Independent/Prep	$12,000/yr	$32,000/yr	-$20,000
Elementary (K-5)	$5,000/yr	$14,000/yr	-$9,000
Middle School (6-8)	$5,900/yr	$16,500/yr	-$10,600
High School (9-12)	$7,100/yr	$19,800/yr	-$12,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Sioux Falls

$76,700

West Covina

$214,500

Choosing Sioux Falls saves $137,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $275,600.

Sample Schools

Sioux Falls

O'Gorman High School (Sioux Falls)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/yr

Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr

West Covina

Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/yr

Ambassadors Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,200/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.